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Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
Snowshoeing and Cross-Country Skiing
The Florissant valley under a blanket of snow.
NPS Photo by Sheena Grabski
Views of Florissant Fossil Beds during the winter.
 


During the winter, there may be an opportunity to go on a ranger-guided snowshoe hike.

Please call for more details or for current conditions, call the Monument at 748-3253.

 
A pair of snowshoes in a snow drift

Snowhoes waiting to be used at Florissant Fossil Beds


When there is enough snow, Florissant Fossil Beds' gentle meadows, hills, and trails can be a great place to snowshoe or cross-country ski.  

 

The Monument does not have any equipment available, so please bring your own snowshoes or cross-country skis.

 

 
Views of Aspens in Florissant Fossil Beds during the winter.
NPS Photo by Sheena Grabski
Aspens make great photography subjects during the winter at Florissant Fossil Beds.

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Last Updated: June 14, 2011 at 10:29 MST